# Controversies surrounding Peru Culture Minister > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/controversies-surrounding-peru-culture-minister > Updated: 2026-08-24T20:42:48.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Peru’s Minister of Culture, Alberto Beingolea Delgado, has faced scrutiny regarding allegations of political patronage and nepotism. Reports suggest he has appointed associates and former members of the Partido Popular Cristiano (PPC) to strategic roles within the Ministry of Culture, the National Library of Peru, and the National Institute of Radio and Television of Peru. Specific allegations involve the appointment of Lourdes Beatriz Morales Morote and her daughter, Sofía Aguayo Morales, to privileged positions. It was noted that Aguayo Morales is reportedly under investigation for crimes against public administration, including bribery. In a separate matter, Beingolea addressed rumors regarding the potential transfer of the Lugar de la Memoria, la Tolerancia y la Inclusión Social (LUM) museum to the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights. He denied that any official discussions are underway to move the museum’s administration. While ruling out the museum's closure, Beingolea stated that the institution requires an operational review, arguing it has become a “point of disagreement, disunity, and permanent confrontation among Peruvians” rather than a tool for reconciliation. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-24: Peru's Culture Minister denies LUM museum transfer Peru's Culture Minister Alberto Beingolea denied plans to transfer the LUM museum to the Ministry of Justice, though he announced a review of its operations to better promote national reconciliation. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/perus-culture-minister-denies-lum-museum-transfer ### 2026-08-23: Peru Culture Minister faces nepotism allegations amid new facility launch Peru's Culture Minister Alberto Beingolea faces allegations of nepotism and political patronage while simultaneously inaugurating a new digital printing center at the National Library of Peru. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/peru-culture-minister-faces-nepotism-allegations-amid-new-facility-launch --- Cite as: Controversies surrounding Peru Culture Minister. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/controversies-surrounding-peru-culture-minister